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Big Ten lunch links
Adam RittenbergFormer Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez is enjoying life in the wild, wild West. More on QB Wes Lunt's transfer to Illinois here and here and here and here. Check out the latest ESPN 300 recruiting rankings. Michigan still tops ESPN's class rankin...
Blog | June 18, 2013 -
Eight in the Box: Biggest questions
Dan GrazianoThe major question facing each team in the NFC East as summer break looms: Dallas Cowboys: Did the offensive line improve enough? I don't think it's overstating the case to say that the Cowboys' season rests on the answer to this question. They...
Blog | June 14, 2013 -
The Redskins' backup plan at quarterback
Dan GrazianoASHBURN, Va. -- This is a tough trick Kirk Cousins is attempting. He's working to establish his bona fides as an NFL starting quarterback while the world can't stop asking how soon he'll return to a backup role. Cousins has been working as the Washin...
Blog | June 14, 2013 -
Kyle Shanahan: Read-option safe for RG III
Dan GrazianoASHBURN, Va. -- Are the Washington Redskins planning to reduce the number of read-option plays in their playbook in order to keep quarterback Robert Griffin III safe? No chance. Redskins offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that one of ...
Blog | June 12, 2013 -
RG III speaks, and other Redskins notes
Dan GrazianoASHBURN, Va. -- After the Washington Redskins wrap up their minicamp here Wednesday, rehabbing quarterback Robert Griffin III plans to spend another week at the facility before going off to get married and enjoy the "personal life" portion of his off...
Blog | June 11, 2013 -
Breakfast links: Vick seeking an answer
Dan GrazianoWashington Redskins Roy Helu was back on the practice field Thursday, looking and feeling healthy and hoping to carve out some sort of role in the Redskins' running game this year even though Alfred Morris asserted himself as the unquestioned star...
Blog | June 07, 2013 -
Critical year for Redskins' WR corps
Dan GrazianoWith so much of the focus on quarterback Robert Griffin III and his recovery from knee surgery, it's easy to overlook the Washington Redskins' non-quarterback concerns. But any quarterback needs wide receivers, and whether it's going to be Griffin or...
Blog | June 05, 2013 -
RG III now allowed to run fast
Dan GrazianoThe Washington Redskins practiced today, and rehabbing quarterback Robert Griffin III was out there with them, throwing a couple of passes here and there and mainly watching from the sidelines. But Griffin did something today that he hadn't done sinc...
Blog | May 30, 2013 -
What RG III is actually doing at practice
Dan GrazianoBecause his surgically repaired knee won't let him take part in team drills at Washington Redskins OTAs, Robert Griffin III is taking "mental reps" with the team. It's the only preparation he's able to do right now, and Tarik El-Bashir detailed one a...
Blog | May 28, 2013 -
Breakfast links: Opportunity in Philadelphia
Dan GrazianoGood Thursday morning and welcome to your links. Philadelphia Eagles Damaris Johnson looks at Chip Kelly's offense and sees an opportunity for himself. I look at the Eagles' roster and see 14 wide receivers and four tight ends, and I say Johnso...
Blog | May 23, 2013 -
NFC East stars in fantasy rankings
Dan GrazianoNo, of course it's never too early to talk fantasy football. I mean, sure, if you're like me, you're working on buy-low targets to try and make up points in your rotisserie baseball league before it's too late (I always seem to struggle with batting ...
Blog | May 21, 2013 -
Eight in the Box: Returning from injury
Dan GrazianoA look at key players for each NFC East team who are coming back from injuries: Dallas Cowboys: LB Sean Lee Lee has been a breakout defensive star for the Cowboys the past two seasons, but he hasn't been able to stay healthy. A wrist injury lim...
Blog | May 17, 2013 -
Breakfast links: Hall happy to play for less
Dan GrazianoGreetings and welcome to your Thursday edition of the breakfast links, where we work to keep you abreast of what folks around the league are writing about our division's teams. I hope you enjoy. Washington Redskins DeAngelo Hall says the plan a...
Blog | May 16, 2013 -
Big Ten lunch links
Adam RittenbergYou know, I've got problems of my own. I can't always be the lovable sidekick on the Manny Show. Did you even notice I'm binge eating? Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany will be deposed by the attorneys representing Ed O'Bannon and others in the ant...
Blog | May 09, 2013 -
Kirk Cousins on the gay teammate question
Dan GrazianoFollowing the news this week that Jason Collins had come out as the NBA's first openly gay player, the issue of homosexuality in sports has reached a crescendo. For a while, there has been speculation about when the first NFL player will come out, an...
Blog | May 03, 2013 -
Eight in the Box: Next order of business
Dan GrazianoWith the draft in the rearview mirror, what is the most pressing issue on each NFC East team's agenda? Dallas Cowboys: Figure out right tackle. The Cowboys bolstered their offensive line with the first-round pick of Wisconsin center/guard Travi...
Blog | May 03, 2013